Finally landing smoothly at Grayenfall.
Usually, this city felt like home, like safety. But today, the city felt distant and huge, as if it were holding something she was not ready to face.
They headed straight to Grayenfall Medical Center.
The ride should have taken fifteen minutes, but the moment their car parked in front of the hospital, Evelyn froze.
She had not left the car for several minutes.
Her heart pounded harder and faster, as if trying to break out of her chest.
Every worst possibility flashed through her mind, gripping her breath tight.
While she was still battling her worry, Axel's gentle voice pulled her back. "Do you want me to go with you?"
Evelyn turned toward him.
Axel sat relaxed while Oliver sat on his father's lap, swinging his legs happily, oblivious to the storm in her head.
She wanted Axel beside her, but she also wanted him to stay with Oliver, just in case the conversation inside became too heavy.
